How to become an ACE of a top boy group

"Should we cancel our appearance on 'Weekend Stars'?"

"To be precise, we are soliciting your opinions; you can cancel it or not."

The five were still rehearsing their stage adaptation of "Black and Red" for the "Weekend Star Show," memorizing the script, and preparing their skit when they were suddenly told that "the 'Weekend Star Show' schedule may be canceled."

ZONE, a top-tier boy group, originally declined the "Weekend Star Show" due to scheduling conflicts, but for some reason agreed to appear on the show, on the condition that their junior group Treasure Boys (TB) be included.

As a result, ILitterer, who was originally scheduled to appear in the last 20 minutes, had to make room. The show was only an hour long, and the original plan was for the first 40 minutes to be a promotion for the "Strawberry" drama crew, and the last 20 minutes to be a promotion for ILitterer.

ZONE is an eight-member boy group with both talent and fame, boasting countless fans worldwide. With their strong creative abilities and unique hip-hop and pop style, they have become one of the top three boy groups among the third generation of idols, alongside Dayday and One Origin, and are the most likely to replace One Origin as the next legend.

Top-tier groups like ZONE, with their massive fanbase, generally wouldn't care about a new show like "Weekend Stars." It's fair to say that ZONE's appearance is a huge win for "Weekend Stars," as the show's ratings are already predictably skyrocketing, naturally leading to the rescheduling of ILeTer.

Yuan Yu said, "According to the 'Weekend Star Show' production team, they still hope to invite you to appear on the show, but the appearance time will be reduced to five minutes, as guests of ZONE and TB."

"...Is this even acceptable?" Rosie felt a strong sense of mockery.

"Even at a time like this, they're still trying to use us to stir up trouble?" Song Chuchu said, clearly dissatisfied.

"I told you! They're despicable people, I told you!!!" Lu Yun jumped up in anger again.

"Knowing that you might be resistant, the show's director promised that if you agree to appear, the show will produce a special episode for ILetter in the future."

This news silenced the five indignant individuals once again.

Yuan Yu continued, "I think this condition is acceptable. 'Weekend Star Show' has a famous variety show director in charge, and its ratings have been soaring. Once it becomes a truly popular show, it won't be so easy to get a chance to appear on it. Moreover, if we appear on the show together with TB this time, it can actually generate buzz and gain new attention. It can be said to be a win-win situation for both us and 'Weekend Star Show'."

"It depends on whether you can accept it, because we have indeed been ostracized by 'big companies' and 'top groups'. We can't predict what new comments will come after the performance. If you feel uncomfortable and don't want to see them, that's normal. So I think it's up to you to decide."

Lu Yun immediately decided: "Then let's go! I can beat them in five minutes! I really can't stand TB anymore!! What a scoundrel! It's one thing to imitate our concept and debut time, but they even steal our variety shows. Even if it's just for five minutes, I'm going to go up there and go crazy!"

"What about the others?"

Lee Yong-hyun: "It doesn't matter."

Gu Minxing: "It depends on the younger brothers' mood. Everyone has been very tired lately."

Song Chuchu frowned and said, "I don't want to see them, and I don't want to be used. It feels disgusting."

Lu Yun immediately said, "If we don't go, what if TB says bad things about us? We won't even have a chance to refute it on the spot! What should we do?!"

“What can you refute in five minutes…” After saying that, Song Chuchu felt that Lu Yun’s words made some sense—if they weren’t there, wouldn’t those disgusting guys be able to say whatever they wanted without any scruples?

"Okay, actually I don't know!"

Song Chuchu unconsciously turned his head to look at Luo Xi. When he did this when he had difficulty making a choice, it meant that the cat really needed human opinions.

Luo Xi patted Song Chuchu's head and said, "So, do you feel more angry or more sad?"

"..." Song Chuchu thought about all the negative comments she received since her debut, and put on a stern face, "I'm still angry! I also want to... beat them to a pulp!"

"Then let's go!"